An annulment is a declaration by a church tribunal (court) that a couple's previous marriage lacked essential elements to be considered valid in the Catholic Church. A person seeks an annulment 1) to put closure on a former relationship, 2) to receive an internal spiritual reconciliation, or 3) to remarry within the Catholic Church. All information gathered as testimony is confidential and is only disclosed to tribunal personnel.
Contact: Fr. Bill Pifher 332-7339
Composed of parents who share their faith and experiences with other parents bringing their children to Sacred Heart for baptism. Team members take turns attending the baptism preparation session and describe how they help their children grow in faith within the domestic church, the family.
Contact: 332-7339
An experience-centered learning process for couples planning to marry in the Catholic Church. During the conference, engaged couples put into perspective and communicate with each other their individual and shared priorities, values and goals. Married team members share their experiences and challenges of married life. In dialogue with each other, other engaged and married couples, the engaged couple internalizes certain values of Christian marriage. Engaged Couples Conferences are held either as an all-day Saturday session or in two evening sessions.
Contact: John McClellan 332-9408
An opportunity for fellowship that follows all the Sunday Masses on the second Sunday of each month from October through February. Parishoners are invited to gather in the parish hall for rolls, coffee, juice and conversation.
Contact: Cindy Fought 332-7102
A prayer breakfast for high school students. The breakfast is held at Sacred Heart parish hall on the first Friday of each month during the academic year. Volunteers prepare the free breakfast, and an invited speaker concludes the gathering with a 5-minute talk and closing prayer.
Contact: Lisa Morrison 332-6113
A fraternal insurance and social organization open to all Catholic men 18 years and older who are in good standing with the church. The K of C provides funds and manpower for charitable and community action programs, youth, the disadvantaged and area parishoners. Meetings are held every Tuesday at the K of C Hall, 226 N. Park Avenue, Fremont.
Contact: Jim O'Brien 334-3200
An organization open to all men of the parish. This group sponsors social, athletic and civic fund-raising events, purchases sports equipment and supports others needs of the parish and school. Special events include a bratwurst and euchre tournament in November, a steak fry and card tournament in January, and the Sacred Heart 200 Club. Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month in the teachers' lounge.
Contact: Rick Frank 334-8680
A diocesan formation program open to women and men who feel called to become more fully active adult Catholics on their parish communities. This wholistic formation process incorporates prayer, reflection, teaching and group work under the guidance of well-trained catechists. Each of the 3 levels is a complete course of study supplemented by first-hand ministry observations and experiences. Sessions are located throughout the diocese and are held monthly for 7 months on Friday evening and Saturday; this program can also be taken as a Summer Institute and online year-long experience.
Contact: www.toledodiocese-spl.org
An organization open to all women of the parish. The group assists others in need, provides help and donated food for parish events, and finances items for liturgical worship and religious education. It also supports the spiritual life of its members by encouraging devotion to Mary and the Blessed Sacrament. Meetings are held in the library on the first Monday of each month.
Contact: Charlene Snyder 332-3498
An organization of Catholic men and women in the Fremont deanery who promote vocations to priesthood and religious life through prayer, encouragement and deepeing of their spiritual lives.
Contact: Jan Yeckley 332-1265
Provide a setting in which to prayerfully open ourselves to the grace of God and gather with others to share faith. Groups of 8-12 people meet in people's homes and are led by facilitator. During the group gatherings, the participants read and reflect on the Scriptures, pray together, share each other's lives and faith, and respond in action. Small communities may meet for 6 weeks in the fall and spring or meet throughout the year.
Contact: 332-7339